Vision, Mission and Values

At GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi, we aim to unlock the potential of every child through our advanced curricular approach that recognises the uniqueness of each learner and offers a hyper-personalised and future-proofed education.

Supported by a brand-new, state-of-the-art campus and facilities, and delivered by world-class education leaders and teachers, our mission is to be among the very best schools in Abu Dhabi, the UAE and globally.

Our Mission:

Reimagining learning by discovering and nurturing individual potential enabling the cultivation of responsible global citizens who drive positive change in an ever-evolving world.

Our Vision:

Through collaboration, community and global engagement, we unite curious minds and unlock the unique potential of each child.

Our philosophy

• We believe the diversity of our student body provides the foundation for developing involved global citizens equipped with the skills and understanding to thrive in a rapidly changing world
• We believe that quality education builds bridges between school and home, centred on mutual trust, open communication and shared goals
• Our approach is guided by a respect for each child’s uniqueness – we recognise that every student learns differently and that it is our duty to engage and inspire them
• Every day, we provide students with inquiry-based experiences and environments that shape and inspire learning and facilitate success for all
• Students build knowledge and skills through the best, most advanced curricular approaches, reflected in our strong learner outcomes
• We encourage students to explore their interests and strengths and to develop their own distinct, individual personalities and to expand their perspectives
• We aim to give students every opportunity to excel as individuals, while learning to work collaboratively as part of a team

We support and realise our philosophy through:

• High standards of achievement and performance
• A developmental, student-centred approach to teaching
• A comprehensive and varied curriculum aimed at the acquisition of transferable skills and enduring understanding
• The development of independent learning skills and self-reflection in the learning process
• Constructive feedback for learning
• The nurturing of a strong sense of self-esteem, personal integrity and a respectful, caring attitude toward others
• The development and promotion of tolerance, so students understand, appreciate and accept people whose ideas and experiences may differ from their own
• Problem solving within a framework of fairness and shared values
• The fostering of a sense of responsibility for our environment

Our values

• Community & Cultural fluency - International  Mindedness
• Collaboration - Empathy
• Character – Agency, Self Management
• Curiosity  - Inquiry
• Critical and Creative Thinking - Metacognition
• Civic Responsibility – Actio

Learning at the heart of the community

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